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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.16, 3,099.28 and 506.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.16, 3,099.28 and 506.17 is: 759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.16 : 3,099.28 = 506.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.16/3,099.28 = 506.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.16x = 3,099.28 × 506.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.16x = 1,568,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,762.56/2,066.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.26

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